Keywords: Workers


Vox's Controversial Call for Fortified Borders at Ceuta and Melilla

In a polarizing move, Spain's far-right Vox party has unveiled a contentious proposal to construct formidable walls around the Spanish enclaves of Ceuta and Melilla, situated on Moroccan soil. This audacious plan aims to establish a clear separation between these territories and the surrounding Moroccan......

Moroccan Workers Lead Non-EU Social Security Enrollment in Spain

A recent report from the Spanish Ministry of Inclusion, Social Security, and Migration unveils the significant presence of Moroccan workers as the predominant group among non-European Union (EU) affiliates to Spain's social security system. As of March's conclusion, a substantial cohort of 337,490......

Unheard Cries for Help: Exposing Exploitation in Spain's Strawberry Industry

In a harrowing expose, allegations have surfaced against a Spanish strawberry farm owner for intimidating and exploiting Moroccan day laborers who sought assistance from independent associations due to the farm's failure to uphold their contractual obligations. This incident sheds light on a pervasive......

Morocco Initiates New Phase of Social Dialogue with Labor Unions

In a proactive stride towards addressing the pressing concerns of the nation's workforce, the Moroccan government has commenced a fresh cycle of social dialogue with labor unions. Spearheaded by Head of Government Aziz Akhannouch, this ambitious initiative aims to cultivate constructive collaboration......

Stranded at the Border: Plight of Moroccan Workers Unfold as Spain Shuts Doors

In a stark turn of events, Moroccan cross-border workers, accustomed to daily commutes from Nador to Melilla, find themselves unemployed despite the 2022 border reopenings. Over 1,300 individuals are now grappling with the aftermath, demanding reimbursement for social security contributions made into......